Zeller, UNC thrash Maryland 88-64

Posted Feb 29, 2012
With about six-and-a-half minutes to play on Wednesday night, North Carolina’s Tyler Zeller walked off the court amid a standing ovation, with the crowd at the Smith Center chanting his name. In his final home game, Zeller scored 30 points to lead the Tar Heels to a 88-64 victory against Maryland. UNC led 16-4 early, and the Tar Heels held a comfortable lead throughout Wednesday night. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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